Barack Obama previously gave a few clues as to how he would handle sending his firstborn off to college. He admitted to a group of people in Detroit back in January 2016 that although he was asked to speak at her high school graduation, he declined ― not because he didn't want to, necessarily, but because he thought he'd be too emotional.

"I'm going to be wearing dark glasses ... and I'm going to cry," he said.

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FEELINGS.&nbsp;

We can't know for sure, but if the photos of the Obamas emerging from Malia's dorm are any indication, dark glasses were likely hiding some tears this time, too.